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Success Isn't Something You Chase. It's Something You Have To Put Forth The Effort For Constantly. Then Maybe It'll Come When You Least Expect It. Most People Don't Understand That.

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Success Isn't Something You

Michael Jordan

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Success Isn't Something You Chase. It's Something You Have To Put Forth The Effort For Constantly. Then Maybe It'll Come When You Least Expect It. Most People Don't Understand That.

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